Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. A malignancy of the inner lining of the uterus (also known as the womb), endometrial cancer occurs most frequently in post-menopausal women, with the highest number found in women ages 55 to 64. Only about 8% occur in younger women, according to the American Cancer Society.
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, UCSD’s gynecologic oncologists will provide you with exceptional care and treatment at every step. Each of our gynecologic oncologists has the advanced training and access to state-of-the-art technology required to precisely determine the exact type and extent of your cancer.
About Endometrial Cancer
Nearly all endometrial cancers are malignancies of glandular cells, called adenocarcinomas. Sometimes the endometrial cancer will contain squamous cells, which are ordinarily found on the surface of the cervix and skin.
- Endometrial cancer is different from cancer that forms in the muscle of the uterus, which is called uterine sarcoma, and is less common.
- Endometrial cancer is also different from a well-known condition called endometriosis, which is not cancerous. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is also found elsewhere in the body, mainly in the abdominal cavity.
Your treatment and prognosis for endometrial cancer will depend on the stage of the cancer (whether it is in the endometrium only, involves the whole uterus, or has spread to other places in the body), and the appearance of the cancer cells when viewed under a microscope.
Learn More About Endometrial Cancer
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